Hip-Hop Welcomes Web 2.0 with Open Arms
Hip-Hop is definitely embracing Web 2.0. With the impending launch of GlobalGrind.com, the most recent StreetCred.com launch, and even Jay-z’s Iwillnotlose.org I am sure there will be more Web 2.0-ish sites and applications coming from Hip-Hop in the near future. Stay tuned to Black Web 2.0 for Website launches and weekly coverage (interviews, insight, reviews, [...]
Read MoreEbonyJet.com Buzzes about Black Bloggers
Yesterday Eric Easter over at EbonyJet.com wrote, “The Black Weblog Awards 2007” which not only discussed the Awards but also gave great insight into the history and evolution of black blogging. It is definately a good read. These words particuluarly resonated with me: “If there is any common thread in Black blogs other than the [...]
Read MoreFacebook Gives up to $250,000 in Grants to Developers
Monday evening at TechCrunch 40 Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, announced that it intends to fund applications by paying up to $250,000 to software developers who create applications for the facebook platform. This new fund is part of a $10 million fund financed by Accel Partners and The Founders Fund, 2 venture capital firms already [...]
Read MoreJesus 2.0 is the wave of the future…
Says GodTube.com CEO Chris Wyatt. GodTube.com was ranked the #1 fastest growing website in August by comScore on their Top 1000 Web Properties list. Launching not long ago on August 8th GodTube.com showed 973% growth with 1.7 million unique visitors. GodTube.com uses an advanced Content Delivery Network by Limelight Networks. GodTube.com is an online community [...]
Read MoreAOL HQ to move to NYC
AOL announced that they are moving their corporate headquarters to New York City. New headquarters will be located at 770 Broadway in New York City where they have leased office space. AOL’s NY based advertising and programming operation will also be based out of the same location. Operations in Dulles, VA, Mountain View, CA, and [...]
Read MoreFree Broadband Program to Reach Southern California in 2010
A program offering free broadband services to low income homes will expand to Southern California in 2010 thanks to the same group that has brought similar services to Washington, D.C. and Portland. Project Change Access, operated by One Economy, Qualcomm, Google and Cricket, will offer products and service to roughly 500 in the San Diego [...]
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